GDO (Western Asset Global Defined Opp) Buyback Yield % : 110.68 (As of Mar. 24, 2025)

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What is Western Asset Global Defined Opp Buyback Yield %?

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current buyback yield was 110.68%.

Western Asset Global Defined Opp Buyback Yield % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Buyback Yield % Chart

Western Asset Global Defined Opp Annual Data

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107.62

Western Asset Global Defined Opp Semi-Annual Data
	Oct17	Apr18	Oct18	Apr19	Oct19	Apr20	Oct20	Apr21	Oct21	Apr22	Oct22	Apr23	Oct23	Apr24	Oct24
Buyback Yield %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial										-	-	-	-	107.62

Competitive Comparison of Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield %

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

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Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield % Distribution in the Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2024 is calculated as

Buyback Yield	=	Net Issuance of Stock			/	Market Cap
	=	- (Repurchase of Stock	+	Issuance of Stock)	/	Market Cap
	=	- (-96.29	+	0)	/	89.4761
	=	107.62%

Western Asset Global Defined Opp's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2024 is calculated as

Buyback Yield	=	Net Issuance of Stock		(TTM)		/	Market Cap
	=	- (Repurchase of Stock	+	Issuance of Stock)	(TTM)^**	/	Market Cap
	=	- (-96.29	+	0)		/	89.4761
	=	107.62%

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Business Description

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Address

620 Eighth Avenue, 47th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10018

Website

https://www.franklintempleton.com

Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp is a closed-end management investment company with a primary investment objective to provide current income. Its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund invests in the United States and foreign corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.

Executives

Oliveira Marc De	officer: Secretary/Chief Legal Officer	C/O LEGG MASON & CO. LLC, ONE FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, STAMFORD CT 06902
Hoffmann Courtney A.	other: Secretary/GC Subadviser	WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, 385 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD, PASADENA CA 91101
Andrew J. Bowden	other: COO/Subadviser	WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, 385 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD, PASADENA CA 91101
Eileen A Kamerick	director	200 NORTH ADAMS STREET, GREEN BAY WI 54301
Laura F Fergerson	other: Manager/Investment Manager	3310 QUALITY DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR, RANCHO CORDOVA CA 95670
Brian Eakes	other: Manager/Investment Manager	100 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, BALTIMORE MD 21202
George P. Hoyt	officer: Secretary and Ch Lgl Officer	C/O FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, 100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, STAMFORD CT 06902
Matthew Nicholls	other: Director of Sub-Adviser	ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403
Jed A. Plafker	other: Director of Sub-Adviser	ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403
Jennifer M Johnson	other: Director of Sub-Adviser	C/O FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC., ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403-1906
Fred Steven Jensen	officer: Chief Compliance Officer	LEGG MASON, 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 49TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10018
Christopher Berarducci	officer: Treas/Principal Finan Officer	LEGG MASON, 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10018
Nisha Kumar	director	1735 MARKET STREET, 32ND FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
Jennifer S Berg	officer: Treasurer	100 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, 7TH FLOOR, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Todd F Kuehl	officer: Chief Compliance Officer	1555 PEACHTREE STREET NE, ATLANTA GA 30309